“Long night?” I asked, my voice soft but laced with an edge I knew he couldn’t ignore.
He shrugged, muttering something about late-night patrols, his tone just a little too nonchalant. My wolf growled beneath the surface, her fury contained but smoldering, demanding justice for the mate bond he’d shattered.
Once he disappeared into the shower, I moved silently, searching his belongings. His jacket still held that scent, making my stomach twist with disgust. I knew I couldn’t pretend any longer. His betrayal was real. With a hand on my belly, I whispered to my unborn pup, “We’re going to get through this. Together.” A gentle kick responded, a reminder of the strength I still had left.
Just then, my phone buzzed. I glanced at it, finding a message from an unknown number.
As I opened it, I froze as a picture of Derrick and Samantha filled the screen. With a tender expression from his eyes, he was h her belly as if cherishing the life growing within her. My wolf’s fury pulsed hotter, urging me to confront him right there. But I held back, reminding myself who I was—the Alpha’s daughter, the future Alpha-Female of this pack. I would not let him see my pain.